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Stephen Curry hits Denver with his \u201cnight night\u201d celebration after dropping 42 points and six made 3s in Golden State\u2019s 137-131 overtime win.<\/p>\n
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Oklahoma City Thunder 141, Indiana Pacers 135 (Final, 2OT<\/a>)<\/p>\n Golden State Warriors 137, Denver Nuggets 131 (Final, OT<\/a>)<\/p>\n 1:21 AM \/ OCTOBER 24, 2025<\/p>\n Thursday\u2019s Top Performers<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: career-high 55 points (15-31 FG, 2-7 3PM, 23-26 FT), 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and one block in win vs. Pacers. The @nuggets<\/a> Aaron Gordon tonight became just the sixth player in NBA history to score 50 or more points in a regular-season opener.<\/p>\n Gordon and the Nuggets fell to Stephen Curry (42 points) and the Warriors 131-137 in overtime. pic.twitter.com\/uExfFdfNBy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA Communications (@NBAPR) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 1:16 AM \/ OCTOBER 24, 2025<\/p>\n What we know about Thursday night\u2019s games<\/p>\n Oklahoma City becomes the first team in NBA history to open a season with two double overtime contests. In 2024-25, the Thunder played in just a single overtime game, which they lost. They\u2019re 2-0 to begin the 2025-26 season. 12:50 AM \/ OCTOBER 24, 2025<\/p>\n Warriors take down Nuggets in OT, 137-131<\/p>\n Stephen Curry finishes Golden State\u2019s 137-131 OT victory with 42 points (14-25 FG) and six made 3s, 6 boards, 7 assists, 3 steals and a block in 37 minutes. Since the 2:45 mark in the fourth quarter, he poured in 16 consecutive points before Jimmy Butler III (21 points, 5 boards, 6 assists, 3 steals) hit the dagger triple from the top of the key to seal the win.<\/p>\n JIMMY BUTLER III DRILLS THE 3. WARRIORS WIN AN INSTANT CLASSIC AT HOME \u203c\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/YEnGEUepjH<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FOp0XiiATy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Aaron Gordon tallied a career-high 50 points (17-21 FG, 6-6 FT) and 10 made 3s with 8 rebounds, 2 assists and a block in 39 minutes. Jamal Murray added 25 points, 10 assists and 3 steals while Nikola Joki\u0107 recorded his first triple-double of the season with 21 points, 13 boards, 10 assists, one steal and one block.<\/p>\n 12:35 AM \/ OCTOBER 24, 2025<\/p>\n We\u2019re heading to OT in The Bay!<\/p>\n The Warriors and Nuggets are even at 120 heading into overtime, live on ESPN. Basketball is BACK.<\/p>\n THAT\u2019S OUR DPOY<\/p>\n WE\u2019RE GOING TO OT pic.twitter.com\/nTTG55SFQ3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 12:32 AM \/ OCTOBER 24, 2025<\/p>\n Curry, Gordon trading 3s in crunch time<\/p>\n Stephen Curry (32 points) scores 8 straight points for the Warriors before Aaron Gordon (45 points) nails his tenth 3-pointer of the night, giving Denver a 120-117 lead with 25.7 seconds remaining. Moments later, Curry drills his fifth triple of the game to tie it at 120 with 21.4 left. Get to this game now!<\/p>\n AARON GORDON GIVES DENVER THE LEAD!<\/p>\n HE’S UP TO 45 POINTS ON THE NIGHT \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n WATCH ON ESPN: https:\/\/t.co\/rTBS100Va1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1dYmeraCqf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED pic.twitter.com\/WVnun08ka3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 12:17 AM \/ OCTOBER 24, 2025<\/p>\n Gordon has 42 and counting for Denver<\/p>\n Aaron Gordon set new career-highs in scoring with 42 points and made 3s with 9, and there\u2019s still four minutes left in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n A new career-high for Aaron Gordon:<\/p>\n 42 PTS, 14-17 FGM & 9-10 3PM \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n Just an AMAZING performance so far!<\/p>\n Watch on ESPN: https:\/\/t.co\/rTBS100nkt<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9QeuoDX6e9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n AARON GORDON\u2026 AGAIN FROM 3!<\/p>\n 39 POINTS I 9-10 FROM DEEP pic.twitter.com\/WSCFfUUHTt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n All five starters for Golden State are in double figures scoring, led by Stephen Curry with 24 points in 28 minutes. The Nuggets have outscored the Warriors by 7 points in the final frame, and they\u2019re leading 116-109 with 3 minutes remaining in the contest. Tune in live on ESPN to catch the conclusion of this one!<\/p>\n We see you, 30 \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @NBCSAuthentic<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/bz46DnTbJB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/E3ndyzp1YQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 11:57 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Warriors storm back to tie game at 94<\/p>\n Stephen Curry scores 13 of his 20 points in the third quarter, as the Warriors outscore the Nuggets 33-24 in the period to tie the game at 94 heading to the fourth. Six Golden State players are in double figures<\/p>\n Jamal Murray has 21 points, 7 assists and 3 steals, while Nikola Joki\u0107 is up to 16 points, 11 boards, 8 assists and one block in 28 minutes.<\/p>\n Mal \ud83d\udc4c<\/p>\n 21 PTS \/ 7 AST pic.twitter.com\/U24Jwp4l07<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 11:42 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Gordon sets career-high with 8 3PM<\/p>\n Aaron Gordon has set a career-high by going 8-for-8 from 3-point range, and he\u2019s up to 32 points (10-12 FG, 4-4 FT) with 5 boards, an assist and a block in 23 minutes. Cameron Johnson is on the board for his new team, and Nikola Joki\u0107 (16 points) and Jamal Murray (14 points) are doing their part as well.<\/p>\n AARON GORDON IS UNREAL.<\/p>\n Gets the swat on one end & drills his 8th triple on the other \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n Denver leads in the 3Q on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/cxKyQ5muBN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n After finishing with just 7 points in the first half, Stephen Curry has 13 in the third quarter to give him 20 points on the night. Golden State pulls to within one, 85-84, as Denver leads with just four minutes remaining in the third quarter.<\/p>\n HOW DID STEPH MAKE THIS AND-1?!?!<\/p>\n Just Curry doing Curry things for Golden State \ud83d\ude2e<\/p>\n WATCH ON ESPN: https:\/\/t.co\/rTBS100nkt<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/157JY8p3BS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 11:22 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Denver leads Golden State 70-61 at half<\/p>\n Aaron Gordon is on fire in Denver\u2019s 2025-26 season opener, already matching a career-high figure with seven made 3s (on 7 attempts) in just 16 minutes. Cameron Johnson is scoreless (0-3 FG, 0-3 3PM) over 13 minutes in his Nuggets debut, but he\u2019s got 2 boards and 2 assists with a +1 plus-minus rating.<\/p>\n Nikola Joki\u0107 has 14 points on 5-for-8 shooting (2-5 3PM, 2-2 FT) with 7 boards, 5 dimes and a block in 18 minutes.<\/p>\n Aaron Gordon is on FIRE in the Bay!<\/p>\n 25 POINTS I 7-7 FROM DEEP pic.twitter.com\/KVerFXUX2o<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Jimmy Butler III leads the Warriors in scoring at 11 points on 4-for-8 from the field, adding 3 boards, one assist and 2 steals over 14 minutes. Stephen Curry has 7 points, 2 boards, 6 assists and a steal, while Jonathan Kuminga is Golden State\u2019s second-leading scorer with 9 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3PM).<\/p>\n 11:12 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n SGA sets new career-high in OKC\u2019s 141-135 2OT win<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops a new career-high with 55 points on 15-for-31 shooting (2-7 3PM, 23-26 FT) with 8 boards, 5 assists, 2 steals and a block to help OKC move to 2-0 on the season. Ajay Mitchell set a career-high with 26 points (9-19 FG, 0-3 3PM, 8-8 FT) to go along with 3 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal.<\/p>\n SGA totals his FIFTH 50+ point game with OKC, tying Russell Westbrook for most in franchise history \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n Russell Westbrook: 5 games \u2014 NBA.com\/Stats (@nbastats) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Bennedict Mathurin fell just two points shy of tying his career-best mark in scoring, finishing with a team-high 36 points (9-19 FG, 3-8 3PM, 15-17 FT) with 11 rebounds and one helper across 45 minutes. He also set a personal best in both free-throw makes and attempts.<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam was right behind him with 32 points (12-25 FG, 3-6 3PM, 5-12 FT) of his own, along with 15 rebounds, 4 assists and one steal in 44 minutes.<\/p>\n 10:57 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Podziemski showing off the smooth footwork<\/p>\n Brandin Podziemski dazzles his way through the paint for a nice finish at the rim, giving him 8 points on 3-for-6 shooting (1-4 3PM, 1-2 FT) with 2 boards and an assist in 13 minutes. Jimmy Butler III leads the Warriors in scoring with 9 points and 3 boards in his 13 minutes.<\/p>\n The footwork \ud83e\udd0c<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @NBCSAuthentic<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/2WpRD6cfur<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Jamal Murray looks sharp over his 13 minutes, dropping 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3PM), 6 assists and 3 steals. The Nuggets are leading the Warriors 49-45 with six minutes remaining before the half.<\/p>\n 10:49 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n SGA up to 51 points in 2OT<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a game-high 51 points now in 45 minutes, adding 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and a block. Bennedict Mathurin, the leading scorer for Indy with 36 points, fouls out after 45 minutes of action.<\/p>\n The Thunder currently lead the Pacers 137-131 with 44.8 seconds remaining in the second OT period.<\/p>\n SGA HAS 51 POINTS FOR OKC \ud83e\udd2f\ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n OKC HAS A 4-POINT LEAD IN 2OT! pic.twitter.com\/cmYV8plOEG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:41 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Double overtime in Indy!<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (46 points) and Bennedict Mathurin (36 points, 11 rebounds) are going toe-to-toe in Indiana, and we\u2019ve got more free basketball coming your way on ESPN. The Pacers and Thunder are heading to double overtime with the score even at 124.<\/p>\n SGA LAYUP FOR 44 POINTS \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n HE TIES IT AT 120 IN OT ON ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/wz6ApLBSF2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Oklahoma City becomes the first team in NBA history to play double overtime games in their first two contests to begin a season.<\/p>\n 10:36 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Denver off to strong start in 2025-26<\/p>\n Nikola Joki\u0107 finishes the dish from new Nugget Cameron Johnson, giving the Joker 6 points with 2 boards, 2 assists and one block in 10 minutes. Aaron Gordon leads all scorers with 11 points on 3-for4 shooting and a perfect 3-for-3 from long range. Denver uses a 10-0 run to take a 27-21 lead with just two minutes remaining.<\/p>\n Jamal Murray with the steal. Denver on a 10-0 run in the 1Q on ESPNews \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/dW2zpnnYMo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:23 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Curry gets Warriors started with a 3<\/p>\n Stephen Curry and the Warriors are in action (live on ESPN News) as they host the Nuggets for Denver\u2019s first game of the 2025-26 campaign. Nikola Joki\u0107 has 6 early points on 3-for-3 shooting as his squad is all even with Golden State, 10-10, midway through the opening quarter.<\/p>\n Steph’s first bucket of the night?<\/p>\n Of course it’s a triple for Golden State \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/Sq8dohLV1c<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:20 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Pacers, Thunder heading to overtime<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam\u2019s (27 points) jumper over Chet Holmgren with 6.5 seconds remaining ties the game at 113. For the second time in as many games, OKC will play extra minutes. Overtime is starting now on ESPN!<\/p>\n PASCAL SIAKAM = CLUTCH!<\/p>\n WE ARE HEADED TO OT IN INDY ON ESPN \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n WATCH: https:\/\/t.co\/bMT7omEMs6<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/XoSaS27tQP<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xdK4INdhTk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:16 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Thunder lead Pacers 113-111 with 11.8 seconds left<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made 1-of-2 free throws after an intentional foul from Obi Toppin. Tune in to see if the Pacers can tie or win it!<\/p>\n 10:11 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Mathurin taking over late in the 4th<\/p>\n Bennedict Mathurin has 32 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3PM, 13-15 FT) and 10 rebounds as he and the Pacers try to close out the Thunder at home. Oklahoma City holds a 112-111 lead with less than a minute left in the contest.<\/p>\n BENN MATHURIN AND-1 FOR 30 \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n HE’S GOT 15 4Q POINTS FOR THE PACERS.<\/p>\n TIGHT GAME WITH UNDER 2 TO GO ON ESPN. pic.twitter.com\/6yi5qOZWSU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Bennedict Mathurin is COOKIN’ late \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udf73<\/p>\n 30 points and counting with less than three minutes to go. pic.twitter.com\/CUfv6RX2LE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:54 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Pacers-Thunder going back and forth<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam drills the pull-up triple to give him a team-high 25 points! We\u2019ve seen 12 ties and eight lead changes to this point, and the Pacers and Thunder are tied at 99 with just six minutes remaining. Don\u2019t miss the conclusion, live on ESPN!<\/p>\n PASCAL SIAKAM GIVES INDY THE LEAD \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n He’s up to 25 points to go along with 3 triples! pic.twitter.com\/qPNl1a7XDm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Isaiah Hartenstein finished this and-1 off a beautiful dish from Ajay Mitchell. That was Aaron Nesmith\u2019s sixth personal foul, so he\u2019ll have to watch his team try to close out a win from the sidelines.<\/p>\n Ajay Mitchell finds Isaiah Hartenstein for the two-handed flush\u2026 plus the foul \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n OKC\/IND 4Q is LIVE on ESPN: https:\/\/t.co\/bMT7omFkhE<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Xgu8dhqOuR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:45 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Ajay Mitchell fights through the contact<\/p>\n Ajay Mitchell is showing why he\u2019s earned a spot in the Thunder rotation, as he\u2019s up to 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3PM, 5-5 FT) with 3 boards, 2 assists and a steal in 21 minutes off the bench. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 34 points on 9-for-17 shooting (2-4 3PM, 14-15 FT) with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block.<\/p>\n TOUGH AND-1 BY AJAY MITCHELL \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n 15 points off the bench for OKC on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/3kEtmZ0nfI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Bennedict Mathurin and Pascal Siakam have 22 points apiece to lead Indiana in scoring. The Pacers and Thunder are tied at 92 win just under 8 minutes to go in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n 9:31 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Indiana fighting back in 3rd quarter<\/p>\n Ben Sheppard started the second half for the Pacers after it was announced Andrew Nembhard (left shoulder soreness) would not return to tonight\u2019s game. Sheppard is up to 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3PM), 2 boards, 2 assists, a steal and a block in 18 minutes.<\/p>\n Ben Sheppard comes up with the steal and finishes it with authority \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/zHKb20zfcK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Pacers rookie Taelon Peter looks solid in his NBA debut, as he knocks down his first career bucket to keep Indiana in the contest. However, his squad trails Oklahoma City 81-78 after three quarters of play. Tune in for the final 12 minutes on ESPN!<\/p>\n Taelon Peter steal. The rookie gets his 1st NBA bucket for Indy \u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/UnGELW7UPP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) giving his rookie teammate some love on the sidelines.<\/p>\n Tyrese Haliburton is loving what he’s seeing from the rook \ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n Watch the 4Q of OKC\/IND on ESPN: https:\/\/t.co\/bMT7omEMs6<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/sZstOYg5su<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3IublUPnor<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:06 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Get caught up with 1st half highlights<\/p>\n In case you missed the first half of this 2025 NBA Finals rematch between the Pacers and Thunder, don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n CLOSE GAME IN THE REMATCH OF THE ’25 NBA FINALS \ud83c\udf7f<\/p>\n SGA: 21 PTS, 2 STL Watch the 2H on ESPN: https:\/\/t.co\/bMT7omEMs6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rEw4GbMClQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:00 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n OKC takes 54-47 lead into halftime<\/p>\n Indiana took a 3-point lead after the opening frame, 25-22, but OKC outscored them 32-22 in the second to take an 8-point lead into the break. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads all players with 21 points (5-8 FG, 11-12 FT) while adding 3 boards, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block in 16 minutes.<\/p>\n Second-year guard Ajay Mitchell, who impressed with 16 points in 15 minutes off the bench in the Thunder\u2019s win over Houston on Tuesday, has 10 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3PM, 4-4 FT), 2 boards, one assist and one steal in 14 minutes as a reserve tonight.<\/p>\n Movin’ fast, foot on the gas all the way to the rim \ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/RMlVhM6YOU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3PM, 3-6 FT), 6 boards and one dime, while Obi Toppin has chipped in 10 points, 3 boards and 2 steals in 15 minutes off the bench. Indiana has struggled from the field, as they\u2019re shooting 36.8% (14-38 FG) from the floor and 22.2% (4-18 3PM) from downtown.<\/p>\n Nesmith to Siakam to Toppin \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n Obi Toppin up to 10 points in the first half! pic.twitter.com\/n0hBskCA7b<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:30 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Thunder, Pacers living up to the hype<\/p>\n Oklahoma City undrafted rookie Chris Youngblood breaks the Thunder\u2019s drought from 3 by connecting on his first career field goal attempt. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is up to a game-high 16 points on 4-for-5 shooting and 8-for-9 at the charity stripe, and he\u2019s been doing it at both ends.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc4c https:\/\/t.co\/CU9m91CYtD<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BEEP1onB93<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 2\ufe0f\u20e3 on both ends \u2194\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/8soYDCdzmM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Pascal Siakam has 14 points on 5-for-7 shooting with 5 boards in 12 minutes of action. We\u2019ve seen three ties and two lead changes so far, as both teams are knotted up at 39 midway through the second quarter. Former Pacer Lance Stephenson is enjoying the game from courtside.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc4b @StephensonLance<\/a> <\/p>\n The 11-year NBA vet is in the house for OKC\/IND action tonight!<\/p>\n Watch on ESPN: https:\/\/t.co\/bMT7omEMs6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dO6N5rfUbb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:15 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Pacers lead 25-22 over Thunder after one<\/p>\n Following their struggles from beyond the arc on Opening Night when they shot 13-for-52 (25.0%), Oklahoma City went 0-for-8 on 3-point attempts in the first frame. Indiana owns a 25-22 lead as we head to the second quarter, live on ESPN!<\/p>\n 8:12 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n SGA hangs and hits off glass<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (10 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal) and Pascal Siakam (game-high 11 points) are battling early in this 2025 NBA Finals rematch.<\/p>\n SGA getting to work early in Indy \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n He connects on the and-1 with this runner off glass!<\/p>\n Watch on ESPN: https:\/\/t.co\/bMT7omEMs6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zGR4sxWxK9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Both teams have combined for 9 turnovers already, with just under two minutes remaining in the first.<\/p>\n 11 points already for Pascal Siakam \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n Pacers lead by 5 as the 1Q winds down on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/ENKNgEmxVn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:02 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Pacers starting hot from 3<\/p>\n Bennedict Mathurin and Pascal Siakam have 5 points and 2 rebounds apiece to lead Indiana, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 10 points on 6-for-7 shooting from the free throw line. The Thunder currently trail the Pacers 17-14 midway through the opening quarter.<\/p>\n MATHURIN 3. Pacers start the game 3\/3 from downtown \ud83d\udc4c<\/p>\n Watch OKC\/IND on ESPN: https:\/\/t.co\/bMT7omEMs6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/uPKHiiQ1Kb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:31 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n First five for OKC\u2019s first road matchup of season<\/p>\n Aaron Wiggins jumps into the Thunder first unit for coach Mark Daigneault, as he\u2019s filling in for third-year guard Cason Wallace, who will miss Thursday night\u2019s contest due to a knee injury. Wallace posted 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 7 boards, 5 assists and 4 steals in the season opener.<\/p>\n Getting us started \u26a1\ufe0f@Kia<\/a> Electric Starting Lineups pic.twitter.com\/oH8AC1TFts<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Pacers and Thunder are live now on ESPN<\/a>!<\/p>\n 7:20 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Pacers reveal starters for first game of 2025-26 season<\/p>\n Andrew Nembhard will handle starting point guard duties for Indiana while Tyrese Haliburton continues rehab on his Achilles. Joining him with the first unit will be Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson, who missed all but five games in 2024-25 with a torn Achilles tendon.<\/p>\n first five of the season \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/IFNXMreXg7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Pascal Siakam shows off the soccer skills as he prepares for the first of two 2025 Finals rematches against the Thunder. The 31-year-old Douala, Cameroon native averaged 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks across 78 regular-season starts a year ago for the Pacers.<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam with the soccer skills and slam \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n Watch a rematch of the 2025 NBA Finals at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN for @AmericanExpress<\/a> NBA Tip-Off! pic.twitter.com\/TJIcmBPYMW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:08 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Oklahoma City\u2019s defense picking up right where it left off<\/p>\n On Tuesday night in OKC, the Thunder held the Rockets<\/a> to 44.3% shooting from the field (43-97 FG) and 28.2% from 3-point range (11-39 3Pt). They also racked up 12 steals and 4 blocks in their thrilling 125-124 2OT victory.<\/p>\n Stifling defense helped raise a banner in OKC\u00a0\ud83c\udf29\ufe0f<\/p>\n The Thunder held opponents to a league-best 43.6% from the field and 34.2% from three last season! Learn more about Defensive Box Score at https:\/\/t.co\/LqH2157DeK<\/a><\/p>\n NBA Inside the Game powered by @awscloud<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4HuC1QObZA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith also gave the Thunder their flowers.<\/p>\n “They would be a Top-8 team in the West without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.” \u2013 @TheJetOnTNT<\/a><\/p>\n Chuck and Kenny give the Thunder their props \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udfc0 pic.twitter.com\/Nw9k34tWWa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:55 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n Warriors, Nuggets set for tip at 10 PM in nightcap<\/p>\n Following their 119-109 victory<\/a> over the Los Angeles Lakers on Opening Night, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors host Nikola Joki\u0107 and the Denver Nuggets to cap our two-game slate tonight<\/a>. Curry, who dropped 23 points with three made 3s and three steals in the win, talks about his star teammate, Jimmy Butler III, and doing \u201cwhat it takes to win\u201d.<\/p>\n Butler III went to work with a team-high 31 points on 7-for-14 shooting with 5 boards, 4 assists and a steal in 35 minutes on Tuesday. Playing in his Warriors debut, Al Horford played 20 minutes en route to 5 points, 5 rebounds and an assist. He\u2019ll be tasked with trying to slow down the three-time MVP in Joki\u0107.<\/p>\n \u201cHe understands what it takes to win and doesn\u2019t care what it looks like.” <\/p>\n Stephen Curry on Jimmy Butler III’s mindset after his 31-point performance in GSW’s win vs. LAL on opening night! pic.twitter.com\/X5qu8uYQqu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:33 PM \/ OCTOBER 23, 2025<\/p>\n 2025 NBA Finals rematch tips off doubleheader on ESPN<\/p>\n In our first of two<\/a> star-studded matchups on ESPN tonight, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Indiana Pacers in a rematch of the 2025 NBA Finals. SGA finished with 35 points after scoring just 5 over 18 minutes in the first half of OKC\u2019s 125-124 2OT win<\/a> over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n SGA scored 24 of his 35 points JUST in the 4Q and both OTs for OKC on opening night!<\/p>\n Tonight\u2026 the reigning Kia MVP plays in a 2025 NBA Finals rematch \ud83c\udf7f<\/p>\n OKC\/IND I 7:30 PM ET on ESPN pic.twitter.com\/eN2JYpYHgg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Bennedict Mathurin, Pascal Siakam and the rest of the Pacers have the pleasure of hosting the defending champs to open their 2025-26 season. Check out some of their fits below to get ready for all the action, starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN!<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/ftjxhk9yjp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAaron Gordon: career-high 50 points (17-21 FG, 10-11 3PM, 6-6 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 assists and\u00a0 one block in loss vs. Warriors.
\nStephen Curry: 42 points (14-25 FG, 6-12 3PM, 8-8 FT), 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and one block in win vs. Nuggets.
\nBennedict Mathurin: 36 points (9-19 FG, 3-8 3PM, 15-17 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist in loss vs. Thunder.
\nPascal Siakam: 32 points (12-25 FG, 3-6 3PM, 5-12 FT), 15 rebounds, 4 assists and one steal in loss vs. Thunder.<\/p>\n
\nShai Gilgeous-Alexander erupts for career-high 55 points while setting career-highs in free throw makes (23) and attempts (26). SGA\u2019s 90 points are the fifth most<\/a> through the first two games of a season in NBA history. The reigning NBA MVP ties Russell Westbrook with five 50-point games in OKC franchise history.
\nBennedict Mathurin (36 points, 11 rebounds) and Pascal Siakam (32 points, 15 rebounds) each post 30-point double-doubles in Indiana\u2019s 141-135 double overtime loss to Oklahoma City. Mathurin set career-highs in free throw makes (15) and attempts (17) before fouling out in 45 minutes.
\nStephen Curry leads Golden State to a thrilling 137-131 overtime win against the visiting Nuggets, scoring 42 points to move the Warriors to 2-0 on the year. Curry put up 35 of his 42 points in the second half and OT period, making one clutch bucket after another.
\nNikola Joki\u0107 finishes Denver\u2019s loss with 21 points, 13 boards, 10 assists, one steal and one block. With his triple-double tonight, Joker ties Oscar Robertson<\/a> for most career triple-doubles in regular-season openers with four.
\nAaron Gordon cooks for a career-high 50 points and 10 made 3s, nearly setting an NBA record by sinking his first eight attempts from deep. It\u2019s the highest-scoring season opener in Nuggets franchise history.<\/p>\n
STEPHEN CURRY LAYS IT IN.<\/p>\n
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 5 games
Kevin Durant: 4 games https:\/\/t.co\/4kXjDLNKRA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ml1RKMIGXr<\/a><\/p>\n
Cam Johnson with the pass.
Nikola Joki\u0107 with the score.<\/p>\n
Taelon Peter score. <\/p>\n
Siakam: 14 PTS, 6 REB<\/p>\n
NESMITH 3.
SIAKAM 3.<\/p>\n